Bootle Collection

New Strand bus depot, Bootle, Liverpool. 29th September 1976

Scenes at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 8th February 1949

Alderman Kelly, Mayor of Bootle, pinning the Scouts Silver Cross for Gallantry to the flag of one of the three troops who gained the award

The Major of Bootle, (Mr Alderman Js Kelly) pulling a cracker with one of the children at dinner given by an anonymous donor and members of the Bootle WVS to people bombed out of their homes

The White Star liner "Albertic"docking in the Gladstone Graving Dock
The White Star liner " Albertic" docking in the Gladstone Graving Dock, the first ship to do so after its opening. Merseyside. December 1927

Gladstone Dock, Bootle, Merseyside. Circa 1927

Queen Elizabeth II, opening the Langton River Entrance at Langton Dock System. December 1962

The new Coffee House Bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Bootle, after the official opening by Alderman S. Mahon. 17th December 1937

Strand Shopping Centre, Bootle, Merseyside, 8th January 1970

Bootle swimming baths. 1st November 1989

View from the roof of the new sixteen-storey block of flats - Irlam House which shows the redevelopment taking place in Bootle. 23rd November 1964

New Strand bus depot, Bootle. 30th September 1976

Miss M. G. Mills - The Bootle May Queen, Merseyside. Date: 1926

Superb four horse fire engine with firemen
This magnificent highly polished fire engine with six helmeted firemen standing to attention on top, is outside its Fire Station. The card was posted in Bootle so the Station is probably there

Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho)
3626546 Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the principal cities)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

View of the Town and Port of Liverpool (engraving)
1610290 View of the Town and Port of Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Town and Port of Liverpool)

The Mayor of Bootle (Alderman Js Kelly) presenting the blanket which the Queen sent to Bootle. Mrs Riley who lost her husband and her 11 year old daughter in a recent raid

The Metropole Theatre in Bootle, Liverpool. Merseyside. Decimated in The Liverpool Blitz. Picture taken 13th May 1941

New roads, new shops and new dwellings as the £5million New Strand scheme takes
New roads, new shops and new dwellings as the £ 5million New Strand scheme takes shape in Bootle, Liverpool. 25th October 1966

The New Strand scheme takes shape in Bootle, Liverpool. 12th April 1966

New Strand bus depot, Bootle. Access entrance to shopping centre. 29th September 1976

A 22-storey block - shops at ground level, flats above - dominates the scene as work goes ahead on the £ 5million New Strand scheme. 2nd January 1967

Girders everywhere as the New Strand Shopping Centre takes place. 12th April 1966

Queen Elizabeth II, in Merseyside to open the Langton River Entrance at Langton Dock System. The Queen smiles at Mr Arnet Robinson a few moments before leaving Canada Dock to return to the city

MP Michael Heseltine visiting Bootle, Merseyside. 13th May 1990

Bootle By-election 1990, Merseyside, 8th November 1990. Won by Labour Party, Joe Benton, the leader of Sefton Borough Council, a local Justice of the Peace and a personnel manager with Girobank

Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh are driven though South Park, Bootle, Liverpool in their Land Rover. Picture Taken 21st June 1977

A view of Strand Shopping Centre, Bootle, Merseyside, from the nearby 21 storey block of flats, 2nd October 1968

Redevelopment for new Strand Shopping Centre, Bootle, Merseyside, 10th November 1966

Opening Ceremony, Strand Shopping Centre, Bootle, Merseyside, by Mayor of Bootle, Alderman Oliver Ellis and the deputy Bargemaster of Mons, P Couneson, 4th October 1968

Double white lines on Ash Street. 6th September 1968

Mrs Sally Beddows - up with the lark in the morning at Bootle Town Hall. 1st December 1972

The double white lines in Garden Lane and Park Place, Bootle, near the new Strand. 6th September 1968

Delighted - the unanimous verdict of shoppers at the newly refurbished Bootle Strand shopping complex which will be officially opened on Saturday. 18th July 1989

A 22-storey block - shops at ground level and flats above - dominates the scene of more building work in the New Strand shopping centre at Bootle. 19th June 1967

The junction of Bullens Terrace and Marsh Lane, which is to be cut back as an island approach. 4th October 1961

Council engineers have set a weekend deadline for a demolition firm to pull down an old factory which neighbouring parents claim is being used as a potentially lethal playground by children

Bootles £2000 coat hanger, or how to make the abstract functional. This 20ft
Bootles £ 2000 coat hanger, or how to make the abstract functional. This 20ft. high sculpture by Roger Leigh has been erected in front of Bootles new office block, St Martins House

The Mayor of Bootle (Alderman Oliver Ellis) and the deputy Burgomaster of Mons (Monsieur P. Couneson) seen touring the New Strand shopping centre after to-days opening ceremony. 3rd October 1968

In the New Strand shopping precinct - an escalator to the upper deck. 6th August 1968

Maurenn Mulholland and Doreen McCabe working at Balliol House. 7th September 1967

Balliol House at the junction of Stanley Road and Balliol Road - a multi-storey block which will house Corporation departments. It is part of the rapidly expanding Stanley Precinct office quarters

The first meeting of Bootle Borough Council was held last night in the new coCouncil Chamber. Pictured is the scene at the commencement of business with the Mayor of Bootle (Alderman Simon Mahon)

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England, Merseyside, Bootle, Seventies street scene with young girl playing Hula Hoop and gasometer in the background

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England, Merseyside, Bootle, Young girls in street playing with their reflections in shop window, 1975

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England, Merseyside, Bootle, Young children playing in Blossom street with toy guns

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England, Merseyside, Kirkdale, Children playing cricket on cobbled street, using lampost as wicket

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"Bootle: A Journey Through Time and Community" Step back in time to the bustling New Strand bus depot in Bootle, Liverpool on September 29th, 1976. Witness the comings and goings of buses as they transport passengers across the city. Travel further back to February 8th, 1949, where scenes at Gladstone Dock unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the activity surrounding this important port in Liverpool's history. Catch a glimpse of the magnificent four-horse fire engine with dedicated firemen ready to protect their community. Immerse yourself in maritime history as you discover the White Star Line's RMS Teutonic. Experience the grandeur of this iconic ship that once graced Liverpool's waters. Witness moments of bravery and honor as Alderman Kelly, Mayor of Bootle, pins the Scouts Silver Cross for Gallantry onto deserving individuals. Feel a sense of pride as local heroes are recognized for their courageous acts. Delight in festive cheer as Mr Alderman Js Kelly, The Mayor himself, pulls a cracker with one of the children during a joyful celebration. Observe historical events such as when "Albertic, " a White Star liner docks at Gladstone Graving Dock around 1927. Imagine what life was like during this era when ships played an integral role in shaping Bootle's identity. Celebrate significant milestones alongside Queen Elizabeth II herself as she opens Langton River Entrance at Langton Dock System – an event that marked progress and growth within Bootle's thriving waterfront community. Experience leisurely moments too; take a dip into Bootle swimming baths on November 1st, 1989 – enjoy splashes and laughter echoing through its walls while creating cherished memories with friends and family. Ascend to new heights atop Irlam House – a sixteen-storey block of flats offering breathtaking views over Bootle. Take it all in from this vantage point and appreciate the beauty of this vibrant community.